simplythebest 11,453 Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 Never thought i'd be so pleased to hear George Bowie mumbling into the microphone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goal machine 7,802 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Sandaza and Kyle aren't starting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goal machine 7,802 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 DEAN SHIELS makes his debut for Rangers tonight as they face Second Division side East Fife in the first round of the Scottish Communities League Cup at Ibrox.The former Kilmarnock player replaces Kyle Hutton in the starting XI as Ally McCoist makes just one change to the team which beat Brechin 2-1 in the Ramsdens Cup.That means there is no place in the team for any of the three men manager McCoist signed earlier today.With that said, Fran Sandaza and Kevin Kyle are both on the bench and can be expected to feature at some stage.Brazilian defender Emilson Cribari does not make the squad as he is still around 10 days away from full match fitness.Gers will line up with a three-man defence of Kirk Broadfoot, Dorin Goian and captain Carlos Bocanegra playing in front of goalkeeper Neil Alexander.Lee Wallace and Andrew Little will provide width from the flanks in midfield either side of a central trio comprised of Ian Black, Shiels and youngster Lewis Macleod.The teenager makes his very first start in a competitive senior game at Ibrox along with Barrie McKay, who plays just behind Lee McCulloch in attack.This is Rangers’ first meeting with their opponents from Methil since their 2007 meeting in the same competition, which the Glasgow team won 4-0 at East End Park.Former Light Blues striker Gordon Durie is the visiting manager and he is hoping to lead his men to a first victory over his old side since the 1973/74 campaign.RANGERS: Alexander; Broadfoot, Goian, Bocanegra; Little, Shiels, Black, Macleod, Wallace; McKay, McCulloch.SUBS: Gallacher, Kyle, Sandaza, Hutton, Hegarty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goianegra 4,682 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 What a starting 11. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monk 3,207 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Delighted with that line up Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Bit unfair on Hutton IMO. Thought he played well at Brechin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeney 241 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 3 at the back is risky enough as it is, but with one of them being Broadfoot and with Goians performance last week, I can see us leaking a goal. Should be able to bag more than a few though with that midfield and strike force with 2 good strikers on the bench. I'm going for a 3-1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Thought Hutton done well at Brechin, really unfair on him IMO.Just hope Ally's not going to do the Walter trick of dropping youngsters for older players/new signings for no valid reason. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnymate1690 624 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 What is the formation ? Good team but Hutton should be starting IMO Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Negri's Beard 1,423 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Bit unfair on Hutton IMO. Thought he played well at Brechin.ThisThought he was an excellent controlling influence against Brechin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh_capet 341 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Good line up. I'll predict 6-0 against this dross Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goianegra 4,682 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 3 at the back is risky enough as it is, but with one of them being Broadfoot and with Goians performance last week, I can see us leaking a goal. Should be able to bag more than a few though with that midfield and strike force with 2 good strikers on the bench. I'm going for a 3-1I thought Andy Little would be in defence as well going by how it's listen. Now I'm thinking maybe 5 at the back? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goal machine 7,802 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Thought Hutton done well at Brechin, really unfair on him IMO.Just hope Ally's not going to do the Walter trick of dropping youngsters for older players/new signings for no valid reason.Well, MacLeod and McKay are starting again so I don't think so. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenray201 28 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Thought Hutton done well at Brechin, really unfair on him IMO.Just hope Ally's not going to do the Walter trick of dropping youngsters for older players/new signings for no valid reason.Just think he is showing the importance of advancing in the cup(s). Younguns should get more opps in the league play. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds_Bear 8,110 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Good line up, 5 in midfield only really works for me when you have three players who are good on the ball in the middle. Last season we would have had Jig, Edu and Davis, this season trumps that imo with Black, Shiels and Mcleoud. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnymate1690 624 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Going 4-0 shiels jig and 2 for Sandaza when he comes on Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinViesel 399 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Gutted I cant be there tonight. If anyone gets a *cough* please pm me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonderry_Bear 111 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Thought Hutton done well at Brechin, really unfair on him IMO.As did I, hope Ally saw it too and reckons the other guys just need more game time than Hutton Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WATPRFC1872. 220 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 If anyone has a cough could they pm me too thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenose_72 198 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Strong line up, hopefully Shiels impresses on his debut. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrongbowLoyal. 36 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Great line up.... Mon the Queens 11 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albertz-89 7 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Good line up. I'll predict 6-0 against this drossGot a fiver on it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinGers93 388 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Any links for the match at all tonight? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Is there a link for BBC Sportsound online? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StornowayBlue 630 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Is there a link for BBC Sportsound online?http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/scotland/17502567 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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